Can memory manufacturing return to Germany? Neumonda lays out its case January 29, 2026 When German memory company Neumonda talks about bringing semiconductor memory manufacturing back to Germany, it sparks curiosity — not about the technology itself, but about the scale, the investment needed, and whether it’s actually possible.
Wallbox, Eneco partner to expand EV infrastructure in Benelux January 29, 2026 Under the agreement, Wallbox will supply its commercial AC charger, eM4 Twin, as the primary hardware solution for initial Dutch deployments through Eneco eMobility’s installation network.
ASML tops forecasts on AI chip demand, plans workforce cuts January 28, 2026 Dutch semiconductor equipment maker ASML reported much stronger-than-expected bookings for the fourth quarter, as chipmakers step up investments to support booming demand for artificial intelligence hardware, according to a Reuters report.
Embraer partners with Adani to develop India’s aircraft ecosystem January 28, 2026 The collaborative industrial partnership will aim to establish an assembly line, followed by a phased increase in indigenization to advance India’s Regional Transport Aircraft (RTA) program.
GlobalLogic, Elektrobit to advance software-defined vehicles January 27, 2026 GlobalLogic and Elektrobit have collaborated for the past 15 years, supporting Elektrobit’s products in areas such as Adaptive & Classic AUTOSAR middleware, in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) systems, and connectivity.
Micron breaks ground on $24B wafer fab expansion in Singapore January 27, 2026 Micron Technology has broken ground on a new advanced wafer fabrication facility in Singapore, marking a planned investment of approximately USD 24 billion over the next ten years.
terralayr announces €192 million equity raise January 27, 2026 The funding will enable terralayr to further grow its grid-scale battery storage portfolio in Germany, while scaling the company’s LAYR flexibility-as-a-service platform.
AMG LIVA to install Hybrid ESS at Aramco site in Saudi Arabia January 26, 2026 LIVA’s Hybrid ESS is an ecosystem combining lithium-Ion and Vanadium Redox Flow batteries (VRFB) with AI routines and self-learning algorithms to help increase efficiency, safety, reliability and lifetime of the batteries.
Aquila invests €5M in AI-based automation warehouse solution January 26, 2026 A key element of the solution is the integration of AI-based vision systems, which identify products directly from images, without relying on labels or manual scanning, based on shape, color and visual characteristics.
Semifive, Sapien to advance CMOS backplane technology January 26, 2026 The two South Korean companies will advance the design and technical evaluation of CMOS backplane technology, which is a core component of micro-displays. This partnership covers both technology and business aspects.
Infineon teams up with NIELIT to boost India’s chip ecosystem January 26, 2026 Under the partnership, Infineon will collaborate with NIELIT — an autonomous body under India’s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) — to develop training programs in semiconductor assembly, test and packaging.
Masdar reaches financial close on $225M Uzbek solar project January 23, 2026 Masdar will design, build and operate the 300 MW solar power plant and 75 MWh BESS under the terms of the Public-Private Partnership agreement it signed with JSC National Electric Grid of Uzbekistan.
NeoVolta launches US battery manufacturing platform January 23, 2026 The Georgia facility is designed for 2 GWh of initial annual production capacity, scalable to up to 8 GWh, and is expected to begin mass production in mid-2026.
Venezuela's minerals: huge potential, even bigger risk January 22, 2026 In the first weeks of 2026, Venezuela returned to the headlines not because it suddenly became stable, but because Washington once again began to play the country — politically and economically. On the US side, there were signals of intensified efforts aimed at shifting the balance of power in Caracas. In practice, this points to a “reset” scenario: Venezuela re-entering the investment conversation under a new framework. But setting politics aside for a moment, what could this actually mean for the electronics industry? Is Venezuela truly an Eldorado?
India’s Unbox Robotics raises $28 million in Series B January 22, 2026 The funding, led by ICICI Venture and Redstart Labs (Infoedge), with co-investment from F-Prime, 3one4 Capital, Navam Capital, Force Ventures and others, will be used to strengthen the leadership and engineering teams, accelerate product development and expand market presence.
NBC partners with Ahamani to expand drone market in India January 21, 2026 By combining Ahamani’s advanced drone platforms, power systems and control technologies with NBC’s precision engineering expertise and manufacturing scale, the partnership aims to address rapidly growing demand across all drone applications.
Micron’s PSMC acquisition could support DRAM supply from 2027 January 20, 2026 Micron Technology’s planned acquisition of Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp.’s (PSMC) Tongluo fab in Taiwan could help strengthen global DRAM supply from 2027, according to market analyst TrendForce.
Altris partners with Draslovka to boost battery tech supply chain January 20, 2026 Under the comprehensive agreement, the two companies will scale fully connected production of Altris’ patented sodium-ion cathode active material (CAM) at Draslovka’s facility in Kolín, Czech Republic, supplying up to 350 tonnes of CAM annually.
Samsung SDI teams up with KGM to develop EV battery pack tech January 19, 2026 As part of the agreement, the companies will focus on battery pack technologies using Samsung SDI’s 46-series cylindrical battery cells, while expanding collaboration on technologies to advance next-generation battery pack development.
Leonardo to acquire Enterprise Electronics Corporation January 19, 2026 This acquisition will enhance Leonardo’s capabilities in the meteorological business, led by Leonardo Germany, and strengthen its position as a provider of turnkey environmental system solutions based on remote sensing applications by radar, lidar or satellite.
Northern, Obeikan to develop $200M Saudi battery plant January 19, 2026 The Battery Anode Material facility in Yanbu Industrial City, Saudi Arabia, will be built through a joint venture company majority-owned (51%) by Saudi diversified industrial group Obeikan and 49% owned by Canadian company Northern Graphite Corporation.
Micron to buy PSMC’s chip fabrication site for $1.8 billion January 19, 2026 The acquisition includes an existing 300mm fab cleanroom of 300,000 square feet and will further position Micron to address growing global demand for memory solutions.
US launches “Pax Silica” initiative to secure global AI supply chains January 16, 2026 The US Department of State has unveiled Pax Silica, a new initiative aimed at safeguarding artificial intelligence (AI) and technology supply chains while promoting economic security among allied nations and trusted partners.
Startup Island Taiwan partners with City of Phoenix January 16, 2026 As the semiconductor industry becomes increasingly integrated with advanced technology applications, this MOU upgrades previous project-based collaboration by incorporating incubation and acceleration resources from partners such as Tesoro Venture Capital.
Siemens acquires Aster to advance PCB design engineering January 16, 2026 This integrates Aster’s advanced “shift-left” design for test (DFT) functionality directly into Siemens’ Xpedition software and Valor software — part of the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio of industry software — establishing a comprehensive portfolio for electronic systems design.
Memory market 2026: scarcity, strategy, and security of supply January 16, 2026 The memory super cycle is no longer a forecast - it is a reality. Across all major financial institutions and industry media, we see the same message. 2026 will be defined by structural undersupply, especially in DRAM and NAND. Here’s what we are seeing.
Global smartphone shipments rise 4% in Q4 2025, led by Apple January 15, 2026 Global smartphone shipments increased 4% YoY in the fourth quarter of 2025, supported by seasonal demand and tighter inventory management, according to new data from market research firm Omdia. Growth was concentrated among the largest vendors, while rising component costs began to weigh on parts of the market.
Cabot signs multi-year supply agreement with PowerCo January 15, 2026 Under the agreement, Cabot Corporation will supply its advanced conductive carbons and conductive dispersions for use in EV battery electrodes.
Origin AI, NXP team up to accelerate embedded WiFi sensing January 15, 2026 This endeavor fast-tracks the deployment of intelligent motion sensing into smart home devices, opening the door for powerful new services across home automation, security and energy management.
LTSCT partners with Andes to boost RISC-V based chip solutions January 15, 2026 The agreement establishes a scalable framework for long-term intellectual property (IP) collaboration and innovation enabling LTSCT to accelerate the development and commercialization of RISC-V based advanced, customized semiconductor solutions for global markets.
D-Wave to acquire Quantum Circuits for $550 million January 14, 2026 The acquisition will bring together D-Wave’s expertise in scalable control of superconducting processors as well as its production-grade, high-availability quantum cloud platform with Quantum Circuits’ leading approach to error-corrected superconducting gate-model technology.
Global semiconductor revenue grew 21% in 2025, Nvida leads the market January 13, 2026 Worldwide semiconductor revenue reached USD 793 billion in 2025, up 21% from 2024, according to preliminary results from Gartner.